Imani

@imanijoy
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Deep diving into the open social web as @Mastodon's Head of Design. Fast walker, slow traveler.
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My mind is still moving a thousand miles a minute after #MastodonDiscoveryWeek – so many beautiful insights, stories and connections sprouted 🌱 .

I'm heads-down in synthesis and dreaming for the next few weeks... Keep an eye out for a proper shareout in June from the @Mastodon account.

RE: https://mstdn.social/@stux/116569234494795814

We must never forget that the Internet is a physical place. 🥺 🌏

🎼🎹🎙️🕶️

Happy birthday Stevie Wonder!

"They won't go when I go"

- Stevie Wonder

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cdTKdm8hZZY

They Won't Go When I Go

YouTube

RE: https://turtleisland.social/@Yehuda/116523200146055554

I learned about TurtleIsland.social in Mastodon's Community Spotlight 😍

Then I found this post on Yehuda's page: A call for support to keep the servers running another month.

I dream of a future where Indigenous / Native / BIPOC communities don't have to finance their own protected spaces. In the meantime, y'all got coffee money you can offer once a month? If 48 people join me at $5/mo, their server costs are covered.

TurtleIsland.blog

#Native #Indigenous #Allies
#DigitalBack #TurtleIsland

Ask your body

#ObliqueStrategies

Roundtable 5: A platform with flexible protections (15 May)

https://app.hi.events/event/7472/roundtable-discussion-a-platform-with-flexible-protections-mastodon-discovery-week-2026

This day will likely be more moderator-heavy, but your perspective matters here if you fall on the other end of consequences for content restrictions, too. Adult content creators, for example, are encouraged to attend (reminder: your insights will be fully anonymized). Folks who want better ways to filter their own timelines to avoid certain content will also lend a lot to the discussion here.

Roundtable Discussion: A platform with flexible protections (Mastodon Discovery Week 2026) | Mastodon Design Team

Everyone deserves to feel safe online, but how can the Mastodon platform ensure that one person’s...

Roundtable 4: An internet for everyone (14 May)

https://app.hi.events/event/7471/roundtable-discussion-an-internet-for-everyone-mastodon-discovery-week-2026

I don't believe the Fediverse is a homogeneous place, but there's a lot more we could do in terms of supporting global communities.

I particularly want to make space for people who identify as a member of the global majority, as we/you have been historically excluded from access to decision-making power in tech. Neurodivergent folks, users with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ family also strongly encouraged to join.

Roundtable Discussion: An internet for everyone (Mastodon Discovery Week 2026) | Mastodon Design Team

We want to build an open social web that supports digital equity and celebrates a diversity in pe...

Roundtable 3: A playground for self-expression (13 May)

https://app.hi.events/event/7470/roundtable-discussion-a-playground-for-self-expression-mastodon-discovery-week-2026

Perhaps you're a visual artist, a creator of short comedy skits, or someone who just loves making polls. You're probably in the composer a ton, and there are things that could be improved there. Seeking everyone ranging from hobbyist posters to folks managing content for their own professional brands or accounts for other orgs. We want to know what will inspire you to keep creating on Mastodon.

Roundtable Discussion: A playground for self-expression (Mastodon Discovery Week 2026) | Mastodon Design Team

Mastodon would be a blank page without people who press the ‘post’ button. What would inspire bro...

Roundtable 2: A place for thriving discourse (12 May)

https://app.hi.events/event/7469/roundtable-discussion-a-place-for-thriving-discourse-mastodon-discovery-week-2026

If you emphasize the 'social' in social network, I need you on this day in particular. We'll be talking about replies, threading, and DMs, so whether you're someone who leans into public conversation or someone who prefers closed interactions, your voice is invaluable here.

Roundtable Discussion: A place for thriving discourse (Mastodon Discovery Week 2026) | Mastodon Design Team

Mastodon isn’t just for microblogging – it’s a place where thousands of conversations are happeni...

Roundtable 1: Your timeline on your terms (11 May)

https://app.hi.events/event/7451/roundtable-discussion-your-timeline-on-your-terms-mastodon-discovery-week-2026

I'd love to see some casual users who primarily use social platforms to find and enjoy posts from others (whether it be for news, entertainment, community, or all of the above). Both people who passively build their feeds over time, and those who love making use of advanced filters, lists, etc. are encouraged to attend.

Roundtable Discussion: Your timeline on your terms (Mastodon Discovery Week 2026) | Mastodon Design Team

Unlike commercial platforms, Mastodon doesn't collect user data to generate profit-driven algorit...